The Deep South

The Deep South
ISBN-10
1556700687
ISBN-13
9781556700682
Category
Gulf States
Pages
464
Language
English
Published
1989
Publisher
Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
Authors
William Bryant Logan, Vance Muse

Description

Describes hundreds of historic towns, buildings, and natural wonders of the Gulf States--Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

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